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Our day in Paihia started with a delicious breakfast together in the hostel, which was kindly provided by our driver Simon. Afterwards we headed out to the port to take the Ferry to Russels and explored the town. Then we visited the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where New Zealand’s founding document was first signed between the British Crown and the Māori chiefs on 6 February 1840. At first we visited the Museum and learned about the history of the Waitangi Treaty. The Treaty made New Zealand officially part of the British Empire. However The treaty had two versions: English and Māori with different claims about sovereignty, which caused misunderstandings and conflict over land, authority and power.

After that, our tour guide Michelle showed us how to make “poi”, which are balls attached to cords used in traditional dancing. This was a really fun activity. We also got to see this traditional dancing and singing, called the “kapa haka”, performed by Māori. I think it was really impressive and a cultural experience for everyone.

Today the Waitangi Treaty affirms and protects Māori authority and rights and sets the framework a good relationship and governance between the Government of NZ and Māori. Therefore they are able to share their culture with us.

It was another great and memorable day for everybody

After an exciting weekend in which we got to see more of Auckland and go on trips with our exchange students, we had to say goodbye to them on the morning of the 13th of October. Everyone was eager to go on this week-long trip, but there were also some emotional goodbyes, as many had formed close friendships in just a week.
We departed around 9:30, marking the start of another adventure. On the bus ride to our first stop, Ruakākā, we listened to music. Once we arrived, Simon, our bus driver and tour guide, told us about the significance of the location. We also had our lunch break there and got to enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean and some islands close to the beach.
After that break, our journey continued to Whangārei Falls. It was an absolutely incredible view. We had a few minutes to take it in before it was time to leave again. On the bus ride to our next stop, we drove past hilly countryside with many cows and sheep.
Before arriving at our final destination, we had the opportunity to stop and look around one more place: Hikurangi. As Simon explained, this was the site of the final battle of the War of the North—Te Ruapekapeka—which took place in January of 1846. I was especially impressed to learn that this was the origin of the trench warfare later used in the First World War. Overall, I think we all learned a lot at this site.
Afterwards, we continued on our final bus ride to the hostel. When we arrived, we were all stunned by the view. It was right next to the beach, and from the kitchen, you had an amazing view of the ocean. The kitchen was also where most of us went first, as we were all very hungry. After dinner, some of us played games or explored the area, marking the end of another great day here in New Zealand.

Just like every other morning, this 12th of October began with breakfast with my host family, who have really grown close to my heart by now. Today, we just had the typical Cornflakes. We talked about what everyone had planned for the day, and I got to learn a lot about the daily life of my host family.

Since it’s Sunday and I’m staying with a Christian family, we went to church together. That was a completely new experience for me, because I don’t usually go to church. We sang a lot of songs, prayed, and at the end, there was food for everyone.

My host mother is a professional breakdancer and she had a performance in the city today. She planned to take me and Charleen (my German friend) along with her. So in the early afternoon, we made our way towards Auckland City. I was really looking forward to this trip, and you could already see the famous Sky Tower from a long distance. And just like so many times during the past week, I was once again overcome by that unbelievable feeling — I’m really on the other side of the world!

We parked in the middle of downtown. My host mom headed off to the location for her performance, and Charleen and I started to explore the city. Our first stop was the shopping mall “Westfield Newmarket.” I’ve noticed that there are an incredible number of shopping centers in Auckland — this must have been at least the fourth or fifth one I’ve come across in the past week. The Westfield Mall is a huge, five-story,: modern building with lots of different stores. But first, we grabbed something to eat, since the food here in New Zealand is really delicious and we were both very hungry. After that, we strolled through the various shops and had a few conversations with people along the way. I noticed again how incredibly friendly and interested people in New Zealand are. Later, we took a bus into the actual city center because we really wanted to see the Sky Tower up close. It’s unbelievably tall and stands like a pillar right in the middle of the city. In the hotel across the street, there’s a large souvenir shop with all kinds of items — especially noticeable are the kiwis, which you can buy in every imaginable form. I picked up a few souvenirs for home and a birthday present for my dad.

Since it had gotten quite late by then, we took the bus back, but the traffic in nighttime Auckland caused a few delays. Finally we made it to the meeting point we had arranged with our host parents, and we drove home. There, we had dinner with the whole family, and then one by one, we all went to bed.

And that’s how my weekend in Auckland came to an end!

(AW)